How to Determine Engine Water Temperature Levels?
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Methods to determine engine water temperature are as follows: 1. Temperature Gauge: Check the temperature gauge. 2. Steam: Observe if there is steam escaping. 3. Warning Light: Monitor the water temperature warning light. Specific reasons causing abnormal water temperature include: 1. Insufficient Coolant: Before driving in summer, it's essential to check coolant levels. If you're on a highway or in a remote area and run low on coolant without access to purchase more, you can temporarily use water as a substitute. However, when adding water, be extremely cautious not to open the radiator cap immediately after stopping the car. The internal temperature is very high, and pressure is significant; opening the cap immediately can cause hot steam to burst out, potentially scalding your face. The correct approach is to wait until the radiator temperature slightly decreases before slowly opening the cap to add water. 2. Dirty Radiator: Radiators have many cooling fins with small holes. Dust, mud, lint, and other impurities can easily adhere to these fins, clogging the small holes and reducing the radiator's cooling efficiency. This situation may not have a significant impact in winter, as the surrounding environmental temperature is low, and direct cooling is usually sufficient. However, in summer, when the temperature difference between the radiator and the external environment decreases, cooling slows down, making it easy for the water temperature to become too high.
